Facility Security


Mission Possible

Los Angeles Mission, a nonprofit organization, serves the homeless living on the streets of downtown’s Hope Central (known as Skid Row). It is benefiting from a new IP video network that is centrally controlled by a video management system that encodes and integrates existing analog cameras. Installed by security integration specialists at ISO Integration, the new video surveillance system is designed for greater scalability, higher operational efficiency and excellent ease of use while also leveraging prior-installed analog video cameras to preserve the mission’s long-term security investment.

Changing a Generation

In general, churches have an open-door policy. They welcome all people, regardless of age, religion or economic background. So when Changing a Generation, a large Baptist church in Atlanta, decided to install a security management system with access control, video and intrusion detection, maintaining an open environment for its congregation and employees was imperative.

Sound Security

The Musical Instrument Museum opened in April of 2010 in a brandnew, 190,000-square-foot building in the north part of Phoenix. The space houses more than 10,000 artifacts from around the globe, making good on the museum’s mission of inviting the public “to explore and experience the rich diversity of the world’s music and musical instruments.”

Ensuring Performance

Networked video surveillance systems have greatly expanded the industry’s ability to provide coverage of multi-campus facilities. Today more than ever before, video surveillance systems are likely to be spread across multiple locations and integrated using IT infrastructure. The inherent operational and economic benefits of network technology continue to drive this trend, but the reliability of these systems varies greatly depending on the products that compose them.

Inovonics, Optex Provide Perimeter Security Solution For Water Treatment Facility

Inovonics together with Optex recently announced the implementation of a wireless security system for a water treatment facility in Bastrop, Texas. The facility is owned by Aqua Water Supply, a non-profit water provider.

Pennsylvania City Uses Sony Technology To Reduce, Prevent Crime

Allentown, Pa. strives to be a safe place to live, work and play. That’s why the city’s administration and police department decided to deploy surveillance cameras to assist the police department in reducing and preventing crime throughout the city.

Optex Inc. Introduces New Project Layout iPad App

The app allows Optex sales representatives and dealers/integrators to layout a job site, create an itemized list of products and e-mail it from the field to an end user, all within minutes.

Report Reveals Dramatic Increase In Cyberattacks, Sabotage On Critical Infrastructure

McAfee and the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) recently revealed the findings from a report that reflects the cost and impact of cyberattacks on critical infrastructure such as power grids, oil, gas and water.



A Conversation with Todd Santiago

After a missed appointment amid the hubbub of ISC West earlier this month, we finally got a chance to sit down with Todd Santiago, president of 2GIG Technologies, to talk about home automation and what’s ahead for the sector.

Hola! From Mexico City

When I think of Mexico, I surely do think of security. Here is a country with more challenges than you can imagine and where security plays a vital role in day-to-day life.

Kodak Theatre, Home Of Academy Awards, Ramps Up Security With Brivo Technology

Brivo Systems recently announced that the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, Calif., has chosen Brivo Systems to substantially upgrade security at the famous venue. Tech Controls Inc., is the integrator for this continuing project.

Keeping First Responders And Citizens Safe

Imagine that a fire breaks out as a result of a highway traffic accident, which quickly turns into a multi-car pileup with a hazmat spill. Multiple organizations, including the department of transportation, fire department, police department, and hazmat teams will all need to respond to the emergency to prevent the fire and hazardous materials from spreading, and additional casualties from resulting.

Wireless Mesh Technology Helps Protect French Buildings

Garonor, one of the most famous business and services center located in the Ile de France region, needed a security system to monitor its buildings, which are located between two airports, the Charles de Gaulle and Le Bourget.

PGA Tour Event Uses Hosted Video Solution From Axis, NAVCO

Axis Communications today announced that its partner NAVCO has installed a hosted video surveillance system at the PGA Tour’s annual Valero Texas Open in San Antonio as part of its security and loss prevention solution.

IndigoVision Deploys Largest IP Video System In Asia At Delhi International Airport

IndigoVision’s integrated end-to-end IP Video solution has been used for a more than 3,700 camera surveillance system in the new Terminal 3 at Delhi International Airport.

Diebold To Implement Security Solutions At World Trade Center Transportation Hub

Leveraging its expertise in complex security system integration, Diebold Inc. is implementing advanced security solutions at the new World Trade Center (WTC) Transportation Hub in New York City.

Duane DeCouteau Joins Jericho Systems as Software Managing Director

He will lead product development for Jericho’s EnterSpace Decisioning Service and will ensure that it continues to align with both industry standards and the needs of Jericho’s major clients such as the Department of Veteran’s Affairs and the Department of Defense.

The Economy Is Smokin'

I think my feet have the flu. They are surely complaining after the first day of ISC West. There is lots of hustle on the show floor, and every exhibitor I talked to on opening day agreed -- business is booming.

Ingersoll Rand Partners with CNL Software's PSIM on Healthcare Solutions

Under the terms of the agreement, Ingersoll Rand will license a private-label version of CNL’s IPSecurityCenter, a software-based integration and management platform customized specifically for the healthcare market.

ADT Announces Acquisition Of PSIM Provider Proximex

ADT Security Services, Inc. recently announced it has acquired Proximex, a provider of Physical Security Information Management (PSIM) system software, to be operated by ADT’s Commercial business.

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New Products

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    EasyGate SPT SPD

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  • Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden CV-7600 High Security Card Readers

    Camden Door Controls has relaunched its CV-7600 card readers in response to growing market demand for a more secure alternative to standard proximity credentials that can be easily cloned. CV-7600 readers support MIFARE DESFire EV1 & EV2 encryption technology credentials, making them virtually clone-proof and highly secure. 3

  • Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems V07

    Automatic Systems, an industry-leading manufacturer of pedestrian and vehicle secure entrance control access systems, is pleased to announce the release of its groundbreaking V07 software. The V07 software update is designed specifically to address cybersecurity concerns and will ensure the integrity and confidentiality of Automatic Systems applications. With the new V07 software, updates will be delivered by means of an encrypted file. 3